Direct flights from Lae Nadzab Airport

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There are 6 destinations with direct flights from Lae Nadzab Airport.

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POM Port Moresby 1h 0m

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MAG Madang 0h 45m

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HKN Hoskins 1h 25m

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RAB Rabaul 1h 50m
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MAS Momote 1h 0m
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PNP Girua 1h 0m
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Destinations & direct flights from Lae Nadzab Airport (Lae)

Nadzab (LAE) is the second largest airport in Papua New Guinea. The highest number of daily departures from Lae Nadzab Airport is seen on the route to Jacksons International Airport (POM), with an average of 8-10 flights every day. Furthermore, travelers can experience the longest available flight from Lae Nadzab Airport on the De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 operated service to Rabaul Airport (RAB), which lasts for roughly 1h 50m.

Popular airlines flying out from Lae Nadzab Airport

Frequent flyer programs offered by several airlines departing from Lae Nadzab Airport:
Air Niugini
PNG Air

Airport information

Airport name Lae Nadzab Airport
Airport (IATA) Code LAE
City Lae
Country Papua-New-Guinea (PG)
Full location Lae Nadzab Airport
Latitude -6.569722
Longitude 146.726111
Website Nac.com.pg
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Lae Nadzab Airport

General Details Lae Nadzab Airport is situated 42 kilometres southwest of Lae, Papua New Guinea and serves both domestic and international flights.

Location W W II built the Nadzab airport, located near Lae in Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea as an air base complex to support liberation efforts for Lae from Japanese occupation. Bombers and fighters stationed here assisted with liberating Lae from Japanese control.

History

After Japan took control of much of Papua New Guinea in 1942, the US Army immediately initiated construction at Nadzab as a forward base against Japanese positions. A massive airfield complex with two parallel runways roughly east to west was quickly constructed at this location.

During World War II, Nadzab served as headquarters for both the US Fifth Air Force and 5th Bomber Command as well as serving as a training center and aircraft repair and salvage facility.

Today Its Following World War II, Australia undertook to transform Nadzab into a civilian airport through an ambitious reconstruction and expansion project which included building a new passenger terminal building as well as upgrading other facilities associated with it.

Top Flights from Nadzabaeroport

Nadzab airport hosts several airlines, the most frequently utilized being Air Niugini Pty, Viking Airlines and Papua New Guinea Airlines.

Scheduled Departures From Nadzabaeroport Each week there are 67 scheduled flights departing from Nadzab Airport for Port Moresby; with the first flight leaving Nadzab at 7:30 AM and the final one leaving at 6 PM.


Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How many airports are there close to Lae?

1 airport(s) near to Lae:

What is the best airport to use when flying from Lae?

Lae Nadzab Airport (LAE) is considered the most convenient airport for departures from Lae.

Which airlines operate flights out of Lae Nadzab Airport?

There are 2 airlines that fly from Lae Nadzab Airport, the most popular are: Air Niugini, PNG Ai

What is the longest flight from Lae Nadzab Airport?

You'll be on an De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8 for about 1h 50m if you fly from Lae to Rabaul Airport (RAB). That's the most time you'll spend in the air from Lae Nadzab Airport.

What is the airport IATA-code for Lae Nadzab Airport?

Lae Nadzab Airport uses the IATA code: LAE

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